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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.27, 889.09 and 364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.27, 889.09 and 364.60 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.27 : 889.09 = 364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.27/889.09 = 364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.27x = 889.09 × 364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.27x = 324,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,157.77/644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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